It’s not “just a rash.” Here’s what it’s really like to live with this chronic skin condition. What thoughts come to mind when envisioning eczema? A crimson rash and parched skin, or maybe a concern predominantly affecting children? Yet, it’s crucial to recognize that eczema extends beyond these surface-level notions, often causing considerable agony and […]
An effort to prevent serious and sometimes deadly congenital syphilis cases is getting started in the El Paso and Jefferson county jails after seeing success in Pueblo. Syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections are on the rise throughout the country and Colorado has not been immune. Across the state, syphilis cases are up from about […]
Before embarking upon controlled human infection studies, the government must ensure that there is a public discussion with regard to this, and must also ensure that people are protected against unfortunate results, a group of activists has said. (For top health news of the day, subscribe to our newsletter Health Matters) The group that includes an advocate, […]
According to the annual health sector performance report of 2022, cardiovascular diseases are attributed to 280 deaths in Seychelles – 30 percent of total deaths. (Wikimedia/Volganet.ru) CC-BY-SA 3.0 Seychelles’ health ministry is launching a new population-based survey on cardiovascular diseases and other non-communicable diseases to assess the distribution of health behaviours, diet and main risk factors in the […]
Contraction of blood clots plays an important role in blood clotting, a natural process that restores hemostasis and regulates thrombosis in the body. Upon injury, a chain of events culminate in the formation of a soft plug of cells and fibrin fibers attaching to wound edges. Platelets become activated and apply contractile forces to shrink […]
The reason for Carmen Walker’s hypovolaemia during a procedure at Waikato Hospital was initially suspected as anaphylaxis or massive blood loss, an anaesthetist says. Photo / Stuart Munro As Carmen Walker’s hospital procedure came to a close, two things happened: tourniquets isolating her leg where concentrated chemotherapy had been perfused and washed out were lifted, […]
© Reuters. Recce Pharmaceuticals successfully treats deadly burn infections in Phase I/II clinical trial A Phase I/II clinical trial of Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE, OTC:RECEF)’s topical application against burn wound infections, RECCE® 327 (R327), has demonstrated a visible reduction in bacterial infection. R327, one of the first new classes of antibiotics in more than 30 […]
A Phase I/II clinical trial of Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE, OTC:RECEF)’s topical application against burn wound infections, RECCE® 327 (R327), has demonstrated a visible reduction in bacterial infection. R327, one of the first new classes of antibiotics in more than 30 years, has a universal mechanism that allows its compounds to continuously kill bacteria and […]
Marshall launches trial for treatment of elevated blood pressure during pregnancy Published 12:00 am Monday, August 21, 2023 HUNTINGTON, W.Va. —The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is now enrolling participants in a randomized controlled trial comparing the outcomes of treatment and non-treatment of elevated blood pressures during early pregnancy. Participants in the clinical trial will […]
By Thursday it had been detected in at least 52 countries and regions. Advertisement “While EG.5 has shown increased prevalence, growth advantage, and immune escape properties, there have been no reported changes in disease severity to date. The public health risk posed by EG.5 is evaluated as low at the global level,” the WHO said.